Malaysia: PSM supports Chavez in building socialism; inspires the people's movement worldwide
February 6, 2008 -- This morning, Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) leaders met with Venezuela mbassador, Manuel Guzm'an and first secretary, Carlos J. Paez to express our continued support for the revolutionary efforts undertaken by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez in his move to build ``socialism in the 21st century.
In a 10-point letter addressed to the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the PSM expressed its solidarity with the people of Venezuela and the revolutionary struggle which is now happening in Venezuela. The PSM is glad to see that the process of Bolivarian Revolution, which started following Chavez' election in 1998, has moved much closer towards socialism.
The revolutionary process has
impressed and inspired the PSM very much and we are also excited to witness the rise of new popular power in
The PSM also recognises the efforts in dismantling the capitalist economy, such as nationalisation of key industries and land reform measures. We salute the internationalist spirit of the Venezuelan Revolution and
At the meeting, Manuel Guzm'an, the ambassador was very frank. He
said PSM [members] should go to
Guzm'an also said that Chavez is very determined to build socialism and has created a large pool of people who are clear about their
rights and know the constitution. These are the people who are going to
defend the revolution. He also said that it is not easy to dismantle
capitalism but people must undergo a process of empowerment
and must be able to defend the revolution themselves with their hearts
and mind. Failing which, it can end up like